Pioneer SE MS7BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pioneer SE MS7BT and Sony WH-1000XM5. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Pioneer SE MS7BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Pioneer SE MS7BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series Style Series -
Weight 290 g 250 g Sony WH-1000XM5 are lighter than Pioneer SE MS7BT headphones.
Colour Black | Silver | Brown Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Pioneer SE MS7BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Pioneer SE MS7BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 9 - 22000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Pioneer SE MS7BT.
Max Input Power 1000 mW -
Sensitivity 96 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Pioneer SE MS7BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Pioneer SE MS7BT have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Pioneer SE MS7BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphones Included - 8
CABLE Pioneer SE MS7BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Headphones cable
Micro-USB cable
USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Pioneer SE MS7BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Pioneer SE MS7BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 12 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Pioneer SE MS7BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 recharge faster than Pioneer SE MS7BT.
WIRELESS LINK Pioneer SE MS7BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Pioneer SE MS7BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Pioneer SE MS7BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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